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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,388.15, 12,955.94 and 5,410.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,388.15, 12,955.94 and 5,410.06 is: 7,466.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,388.15 : 12,955.94 = 5,410.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,388.15/12,955.94 = 5,410.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,388.15x = 12,955.94 × 5,410.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,388.15x = 70,092,385.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,092,385.71/9,388.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,466.05

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